October 27, 2015 - SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) celebrated her sixth commissioning anniversary, Oct. 24. The ship was formally commissioned in 2009 aboard Naval Air Station North Island. Although Makin Island is the eighth and last Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, she was the first built with gas turbines and an electric drive … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]
CNO Talks Cooperation, Trust at Navies Conference
October 26, 2015 - VENICE (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson attended the 10th Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS) for the Navies of the Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries host by the Italian Navy in Venice, Italy Oct. 22. Richardson participated in a panel discussion which focused on the symposium's main theme, "Enhancing maritime security in the … [Read more...]
Is Substance Abuse Rising in Returned Veterans?
October 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Smoking, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal substances are often considered a crutch for a bigger underlying problem. In the case of returning veterans, it is a historical fact that war and drugs go hand in hand. How then, can we expect a decrease in substance abuse in our military heroes of today? History of War and Drugs As … [Read more...]
What the Navy is Doing Now to Remain Cybersecure
WASHINGTON (NNS) - October 22, 2015 -- The cyber threat reaches beyond traditional information technology (IT) networks and computers to systems that affect nearly every aspect of the Navy's mission. Machinery control, weapons and navigation systems may be vulnerable, as well as the networks and computers commonly used by Navy personnel. To protect against these threats the … [Read more...]